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AY55 YNL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,992 mi
Last recorded160,992 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 YNL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 160,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 156,194 miles

Offside Rear BRAKES BINDING

Fail 19 Oct 2015 156,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear BRAKES BINDING

Pass 9 Oct 2014 149,765 miles

n/s/f headlight slightly loose when bonnet opened

Fail 9 Oct 2014 149,765 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f headlight slightly loose when bonnet opened

Pass 10 Oct 2013 138,078 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2012 123,925 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 82,813 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 115,487 miles

front brake discs rusted and worn

small crack in windscreen in offside lower corner

Fail 11 Oct 2011 115,487 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs rusted and worn

small crack in windscreen in offside lower corner

Pass 16 Aug 2010 100,465 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 100,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S and O/S Rear Bump Stops Deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 81,478 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 81,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 60,347 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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AY55 YNL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY55 YNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AY55 YNL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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